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The Ferryman

April 13, 2014
By MCMproductions BRONZE, Eaton, Ohio
MCMproductions BRONZE, Eaton, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
It is extraordinary how extraordinary the ordinary person is. -George F. Will


A fluid flow.

A death like scent.

A ride so slow,

and It only cost a cent.

A shadow,

a monster,

a ghoul in disguise.

Meet the ferryman,

with deep hollow eyes.

Black and gloom,

there is no moon,

underneath this shadowed loom.

Where dark will live

to tell its lies,

and the man will listen

with no eyes.

Meet the ferryman,

who rows this boat.

Who rides the souls

that lost their coat.

Stuck like glue

in this place.

Such a shallow mind

of disgrace.

Bribe the ferryman

with your penny,

and learn your soul

was worth the money.

A hell of steam

and glistening glare.

A deal of work

with this slaves own lair.

Meet the ferryman

my lonely friend.

For I am afraid this is

THE END.


The author's comments:
It was a very boring day in a study hall period during school. It was only boring because I was alone, and death is lonely. I want you to imagine your journey into the darkest cave, as you see yourself as a lifeless ghost wandering forever endlessly...

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on Sep. 15 2014 at 7:34 am
MCMproductions BRONZE, Eaton, Ohio
2 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
It is extraordinary how extraordinary the ordinary person is. -George F. Will

Thank you so much for your comment! I am glad you could see the feelings I had when writing the poem, thank you so much!

on Sep. 14 2014 at 2:25 pm
beAWESOMEstayAWESOME BRONZE, New York City, New York
3 articles 0 photos 133 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Work hard in silence and let your accomplishments make the noise."

this poem really shows how you feel toward being lonely most of thge time. I love it. keep up the good work.